In hopes to place Egypt on the map as an innovative and forward-thinking country, as well as attract tourists from all walks of life to visit the land of the pharaohs – where old marries new seamlessly – breathing life back into some aspects of the country is both necessary and long overdue.

Apart from the new capital city, the new Alamein city and other such big-scale constructions, there have been numerous renovations taking place across Cairo specifically.

In areas such as Heliopolis, a number of new bridges and road changes have appeared… while areas such as downtown have been met with various restorations of historical buildings in attempts to highlight the city’s rich architectural heritage.

That being said, the following images are mere examples of some of the renovations and constructions that have taken place across Cairo in recent years. Whether or not they will truly make a difference in the Egyptian population’s everyday lives, or even with attracting more tourists to visit, is something that can only be revealed with time.

Cairo’s new overhead metro.

Cairo’s new record breaking Rod al Farag Axis Bridge.

Renovated building in downtown Cairo.

Renovated building in downtown Cairo.

Newly constructed/renovated road in Cairo.

Interior of the new Grand Egyptian Museum.

Renovations across downtown Cairo.

Newly constructed roads and bridges in Egypt.

Newly constructed tunnel in Egypt.

Renovated buildings in downtown Cairo.